Most species of the genus Viburnum, better known as Snowball, prefer a moist to wet soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot. Spring or fall is the best time to plant.
Snowball can be planted in fall or spring
The snowball is relatively easy to care for, but usually requires a lot of water. Do not place the individual plants too close together, depending on the species, they can grow up to three meters high. For a hedge, you can combine different snowball bushes with each other according to your taste or even the snowball with other flowering bushes.
Can I plant the snowball in a bucket?
You can also cultivate smaller snowball species in a bucket. Make sure the pot is big enough to give the snowball stability and enough room for healthy roots to develop. You should replace the potting soil about every three years, then it will be exhausted. Planting in pots is possible at practically any time of the year.
Many snowball species are also hardy in the Central European climate. However, potted plants usually need winter protection so that the roots do not freeze. The snowball in the bucket can also use a little fertilizer from time to time.
The essentials in brief:
- best planting time: spring or autumn
- Location: sunny to semi-shady
- Soil: moist to wet
- some species have different preferences
- Pot planting possible almost all year round
- Protect potted plants from frost
tips
The viburnum is very suitable for planting a bird protection hedge and as a contrast to delphinium, phlox or other bright perennials. You can also plant small varieties in a bucket on the terrace.